Word Origin & History

meander 1570s (n.) "confusion, intricacies," from L. meander, from Gk. Maiandros, name of a river in Phrygia, noted for its winding course. The verb meaning "to flow in a winding course" (of rivers) is attested from 1610s. Of a person, "to wander aimlessly" (1831) it is perhaps confused with maunder (q.v.). Related: Meandered; meandering.

Example Sentences for meanderer

The roarer, as has been said, was the Colonel; the meanderer was Drinkwater Torm.